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Samsung's SyncMaster 720XT is a higher-mid-range flatscreen computer monitor. It has a 17" 5:4 aspect ratio display that uses LCD technology. The image contrast ratio is 600:1 and the brightness is 300 cd/m2. The screen's maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 and it has an 8 ms response time. The monitor is intended for multi-purpose use, as it has numerous inputs and outputs, including audio ins and outs, HD D-Sub and built-in USB hub. It also has built-in 2W stereo speakers. It includes a VGA cable and can be wall mounted, and it is also compatible with security locks. Samsung provides a 3 year warranty for this monitor, and it is Energy Star compliant, drawing 34W of power while in use, and just 1W during standby.